I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Call for Finds -- SPH Christmas List

I'd like to put together a gift list of Steampunk Home style items for you to send your loved ones with a "hint, hint." If you have your eye on anything in particular (or are the purveyor of such), please add it in the comments to this post and I'll take it all into consideration.

I'll only things that can fall into the "home" category -- books, home decor, cooking, furniture, etc. I'll also include some ideas for steampunklets. No jewelry or clothing, please.

You might enjoy the steampunk-infused dark urban fantasy novel and Falling, Fly by my lovely wife, Skyler White. It won't be released until March 2010, but it'd make a nice Christmas pre-order from Amazon! :)

[url=http://www.steamgalan.co.uk][img]http://www.steamgalan.co.uk/img/att2.gif[/img][/url]This is a great store!They have finally released their Steampunk range for order.What really makes this a store that stands apart from the rest is that they are willing to make up a design for you!They are handmade in London using only the very best components and most luxurious fabrics - including the exclusive 'Steamforce Flying' textured leather. Saw a prototype of the Aristocrat boot during this last Whitby and have been eagerly awaiting the store's opening.

This is a great store!They have finally released their Steampunk range for order.What really makes this a store that stands apart from the rest is that they are willing to make up a design for you!They are handmade in London using only the very best components and most luxurious fabrics - including the exclusive 'Steamforce Flying' textured leather. Saw a prototype of the Aristocrat boot during this last Whitby and have been eagerly awaiting the store's opening.

I have so many http://www.sheryls-artdeco.co.uk/totally cool lightshttp://www.stanpikedesigns.com/index.htmhandmade apothecary chestshttp://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/440143.htmmore lights (very nautical)http://www.legrenier.eu/ There is so much here I can't even start.http://www.press.alchemy1977.com/silver.htmI hope these are not duplicate from your webpage Thanks for the work you put into this

What makes me most excited about the steampunk movement is that it is rekindling interest in some of the more obscure works of Victorian lit. To this day, we we a still rediscovering figures such as Chauncey Millington:

http://worldlyadventures.wordpress.com/

Buy some classic travel literature for the holidays and see where it all started!

Crescent Moon, what makes you think that only kids would love those airship toys? Thanks, now I know what to ask for! ^_^

I don't have a lot of ideas at present but if anyone's in the market for apothecary jars or cloches, I saw some nicely shaped ones at the local Hobby Lobby, and they are half price this week. Even if you don't have a treasure to display in one yet, the shapes are pretty and they give a group of items a hint of science-lab- collector cachet.

Just saw some artist designed lamp shades posted on design*sponge (http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/yellena-james-schoolhouse-electric.html) and thought of your Holiday List. The artist also has an Etsy page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yellena.

Not my own store! I buy people pocket watches for Chrismas and I get them off Ebay for..well..nothing plus postage. If you're uncertain about buying watches from Ebay I have to say I've bought a lot (like, about 10? !2?) and never had a watch not arrive, never had a watch not work and never had anyone who wasn't delighted. Some are more steampunky than others, so I'm putting up my faves for this year, just so you can see the pictures.

This one has 3 working dials, in brass, so you can set your Time Machine http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Antique-Style-Three-dials-Five-Hands-1856S-LONDON-Brass-Pocket-Watch-/260895770496?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D390365129737%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4380895582715230370#ht_5743wt_928